{"product_id":"rhus-glabra-smooth-sumac","title":"Rhus glabra (Smooth Sumac)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e A multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a spreading open crown, forming thickets from root suckers. Gray brown mature bark is smooth and twigs are sometimes covered with light brown hairs. The large leaves are pinnately compound comprised of 7-29 elongated leaflets with sharply toothed margins and pointed tips. Uppersides are dark green, undersides pale covered with a whitish waxy coating. A branched, terminal inflorescence is a cone shaped, upright dense cluster of small greenish to yellow flowers that mature from the bottom up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit of this plant are small red berries covered in fine, sticky hairs occurring in upright pyramidal clusters that persist long after the leaves turn brilliant red and fall. Smooth sumac has edible berries and poisonous leaves - though the leaves cannot be eaten, they have \u003cspan\u003eantimicrobial properties and\u003c\/span\u003e were used in traditional medicine by Indigenous communities. Fruit can be eaten raw, cooked, or made into a drink. \u003cb\u003e*CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FOR MEDICAL USE. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEVER CONSUME PLANTS WITHOUT PROPER ID*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-18ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth: \u003c\/strong\u003e10-20ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e full to part sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil needs: \u003c\/strong\u003emoist to semi-dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e July-August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eFall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLandscape Use and Ecological Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e This native plant is found in disturbed areas, open woodlands, meadows, dry rocky hillsides, and \u003cspan\u003enear roadsides \u003c\/span\u003ethroughout the United States. We recommend growing \u003cem\u003eRhus glabra\u003c\/em\u003e in woodland gardens and meadowscapes. \u003cspan\u003eIts primary function is to attract pollinators and it provides food and cover for many birds as well. Drought tolerant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhus glabra\u003c\/em\u003e is a vigorous grower and should only be planted where it is desired to spread. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Photo by SevenOaks Nursery*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SymbiOp Garden Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 gal SE","offer_id":54260278460709,"sku":"xfw1793058843118","price":10.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 gal SE","offer_id":54260278493477,"sku":"tkn1793058843119","price":14.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 gal SE","offer_id":54260278526245,"sku":"srl1793058843120","price":29.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/2361\/5269\/files\/rhus-glabra-smooth-sumac_1.jpg?v=1793058849","url":"https:\/\/rhythmcutf.shop\/products\/rhus-glabra-smooth-sumac","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}